"gauge theory" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gauge theories [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} gauge theory (plural gauge theories)
  1. (physics) A type of field theory in which the Lagrangian is invariant under a continuous group of local transformations. Wikipedia link: gauge theory Categories (topical): Physics Translations (type of field theory): Eichtheorie [feminine] (German)
    Sense id: en-gauge_theory-en-noun-gmCejmev Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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